In the spirit of the season, here is a story about the gratitude of strong parents. Though God doesn’t always intervene to prevent accidental deaths, even among faithful believers, click here to read an important lesson.
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Much of my spiritual growth, and most of the important messages and revelations I’ve received from God have come through family experiences and interactions.
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We often spend too much time trying to understand the apparent conflicts between science and religion and not enough time marveling at God’s creation. It wasn’t until I had experiences observing and trekking gorillas that I realized how God is consistently revealed through the miracle of creation.
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A memorable trip full of amusing shared experiences with my children ultimately led to a spiritual testimony to a far broader audience.
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God is often revealed in our family relationships. Today’s story is about how God touched me, my family and thousands of others through a family tradition I began when my children were very young.
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This week’s story is about how God intervened to protect me from embarrassment during a luncheon with President Gerald Ford.
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This story is a lesson in avoiding pride and the pursuit of personal gain.
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This story demonstrates how our unselfish volunteer efforts can unknowingly impact thousands of lives.
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This story reveals God’s love and compassion during an uncomfortable encounter I had with astronaut Neil Armstrong.
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It is difficult to comprehend the use of torture against captured enemies in an effort to secure classified information. Despite such atrocities, I maintain my faith and occasionally see glimpses of healing, propitiation, and forgiveness. During my divinely timed exchange with a true American military hero—Congressman Sam Johnson—God gave me just one such glimpse.
Read MoreChapter 1 revealed experiences in which I very tangibly felt God’s presence and influence. These were faith-stirring experiences that will be etched in my memory forever, serving as a constant reminder of when and how my faith was originally established and later fortified.
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My sister and I lost our beloved, adorable, joyful Mother. She was everything to each of us – our best friend, confidant, adviser, and, of course, our Mommy. You could talk to her about anything and everything – from business and politics, to the stock market, to boyfriends when we were younger and marriage when we were older, to academics, to life and love, to just everything.
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When children of wealthy families who live in very affluent communities struggle unsuccessfully to meet the lofty demands and expectations of their parents, resulting failures can cause many to become seriously depressed and to self-medicate with alcohol or drugs. Sadly, the resulting downward spiral—one that is difficult to escape—often leads to suicide. Thankfully God can help break that cycle by revealing the values that really matter. That’s exactly what happened on a trip to Africa with my eighteen-year-old son, Zachary.
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When I speak to groups of young people, I always try to positively impact their lives. I thought you might find it useful to hear some of the career advice I’ve given to many of the people I have taught or mentored. I’m going to suggest three tips that can give you a fast start as you enter the workplace.
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